- India-U.S. Relationship Set to Grow: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed confidence that India-U.S. relations, including collaboration within the Quad, will continue to strengthen regardless of the U.S. election outcome.
- Support for Quad Stability: Highlighting the Quad’s strategic value, Jaishankar noted its revival under Trump’s previous term, underscoring its importance for India, the U.S., Australia, and Japan in maintaining regional security and cooperation.
- India-Canada Diplomatic Strain: Jaishankar criticized recent violence by pro-Khalistan activists at an Indian consular camp in Canada, calling it “deeply concerning” and condemning the lack of adequate security.
- Tensions Over Alleged Espionage: Canada’s allegations regarding India’s involvement in targeting Khalistani activists prompted strong rebuttals from Jaishankar, who dismissed the claims as baseless and called Canada’s surveillance of Indian diplomats “unacceptable.”
- Violence at Indian Temples in Australia: Both Jaishankar and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong addressed attacks on Indian temples in Canberra, with Wong condemning the incidents as a violation of faith community safety.
- Commitment to Rule of Law: Australia affirmed its support for the rule of law, stressing peaceful protest rights and condemning violence, vandalism, and incitement as unacceptable actions that should be met with legal consequences.
This diplomatic dialogue underscores India’s determination to bolster its strategic alliances, even as it navigates complex issues of international security and sovereignty with Canada and Australia.